Apr 29, 2014 by Mark YagallaCould This Strategy Be Taco Bell’s Chipotle Killer?Will U.S. Taco Co. and Urban Taproom from Taco Bell do for the taco what Chipotle has done for the burrito?
Apr 29, 2014 by Mark YagallaBuffalo Wild Wings Can Thank McDonald’s for Its Strong EarningsAfter McDonald's crashed and burned the chicken wing market, prices have come down, which boosted profits at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Apr 29, 2014 by Mark YagallaIt’s Time to Double Down on Yum! BrandsNew menu items by KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell will drive sales and help Yum! deliver its goal of 20% earnings growth.
Apr 23, 2014 by Mark YagallaStarbucks Is Looking for the 'Oprah Effect'Will America switch from coffee to tea on April 29 when Starbucks unveils Teavana Oprah Chai Tea?
Apr 20, 2014 by Mark YagallaCan Pizza Hut’s WingStreet Take Down Buffalo Wild Wings? Here's Why It Matters.Now that more than 5,000 Pizza Huts are selling chicken wings via the company's WingStreet concept, should Buffalo Wild Wings be nervous?
Apr 20, 2014 by Mark YagallaDomino’s Pizza Wants to Be More Than Just a Pizza ChainDomino's new Specialty Chicken proves that the pizza chain wants to be known for more than just its pizza.
Apr 19, 2014 by Mark YagallaPanera Bread Becomes Panera 2.0, But It’s Still No StarbucksPanera just launched its 2.0 program. It better do a lot more and fast to catch up with Starbucks.
Apr 15, 2014 by Mark YagallaWill Zoe’s Kitchen Continue to Rally Like Chipotle Mexican Grill or Fizzle Like Noodles & Company?Zoe's Kitchen has great potential. Investors are hoping it's the next Chipotle and that it doesn't disappoint like Noodles & Company.
Apr 15, 2014 by Mark YagallaIs Super Chix The Answer for Yum! Brands?Yum! Brands hopes that its new Super Chix concept will become a hit with "the last true chicken sandwich."
Apr 14, 2014 by Mark YagallaA Turnaround Looks to Be in Full Swing at This Restaurant ChainA turnaround looks to be taking shape at Ruby Tuesday, and that could lead to big gains for investors if it continues.
Apr 14, 2014 by Mark YagallaShares of This Restaurant Chain Still Look SpicyBuffalo Wild Wings is planning to triple in size over the next few years. If management achieves their goals, shares could deliver big returns.
Apr 12, 2014 by Mark YagallaA Management Shake-Up at This Restaurant Chain Is Great NewsA turnaround looks to be in store for Ignite Restaurant Group. New management is in charge at its Romano's Macaroni Grills and Brick House Tavern + Taps.
Apr 11, 2014 by Mark YagallaActivist Investors to Darden: Don't Throw Red Lobster Overboard!Activist investors want Darden Restaurants to stop its plan to spin off Red Lobster, and they're not going to go down without a fight.
Apr 8, 2014 by Mark YagallaDont’ Forget Starbucks in the Breakfast WarWhile McDonald's and Taco Bell have been getting most of the breakfast headlines lately, investors shouldn't forget about Starbucks and its breakfast menu.
Feb 18, 2014 by Mark YagallaBurger King May Be Winning the Burger War With McDonald'sBurger King's latest results trump McDonald's. Could there be a new No. 1 among the hamburger chains?
Feb 11, 2014 by Mark YagallaCould Burger King’s Big King Be a Big Mac Killer?Burger King's new Big King is asking McDonald's Big Mac where's the beef?
Feb 10, 2014 by Mark YagallaGood Morning, Vietnam; Here Comes McDonald’sMcDonald's is looking to play catch up with KFC and Burger King as it opens its first restaurant in Vietnam.
Jan 18, 2014 by Mark YagallaThe Pizza War Is Heating UpWith other restaurant chains looking to get into the pizza business, how do things look for Papa John's, Domino's, and Pizza Hut?
Jan 12, 2014 by Mark YagallaBurger King Wants to Be the New Breakfast KingBurger King aims to challenge McDonald's for breakfast supremacy.
Jan 7, 2014 by Mark YagallaPopeye’s and McDonald’s Both Want a Piece of Buffalo Wild Wings' BusinessThe latest restaurant chain to get in on the chicken wing craze is Popeye's and its new Bayou Buffalo Wicked Chicken. Will these wings flop like Mighty Wings or soar like Buffalo Wild Wings?